User manual MOTOROLA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

[. . . ] Contents SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Transmit And Receive Procedure Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Portable Radio Operation And EME Exposure Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Safety And General Use While Driving Operational Warnings Operational Cautions Charger Safety Instructions GETTING STARTED Your New Radio Batteries and Battery Charging Installation of Batteries The Battery Meter and Battery Alert Battery Life Charging Desk Stand Turning Your Radio On And Off Radio Etiquette TALKING AND LISTENING Volume Monitor Channel 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 Interference Eliminator Code Time-Out Timer Keypad Lock Hands Free Use (VOX) ALERTS Channel Busy Indicator Call Tone Roger Beep (Talk Confirmation Tone) ACCESSORIES Belt Clip Front Covers FURTHER INFORMATION Talk Range Troubleshooting Use And Care Specifications Warranty Information Copyright Information APPROVED ACCESSORIES LIST Approved Accessories List 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 15 17 1 SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RADIO The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE PROCEDURE Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To transmit (talk), you must push the M button; to receive (listen), release the M button. [. . . ] For warranty service of your Motorola two-way radio you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Batteries and Battery Charging Your radio operates with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery pack. A rechargeable upgrade kit is supplied with your radio. Installation of AA Batteries · Lift battery latch up to release the battery cover. · Reposition battery cover and press down until it clicks into place. Installation of NiCd Batteries Caution: Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. Ensure the metal contacts on the side of the battery are facing outwards from the radio to connect with contacts on the battery door. · Insert the battery pack into the desk stand charging pocket using the charging pocket insert provided. · Make sure that the contacts on the side of the battery pack align with the metal contacts in the pocket of the desk stand. Charging Status The solid red light indicator shows that the radio and/or the NiCd battery are charging. A depleted battery will recharge to full capacity within 14 hours. 8 Note: When moving between hot and cold environments, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). Note: For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your radio has available for a brief period. The display will show the channel 1 - 8 and interference eliminator code 1 - 40. Radio Etiquette It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before you transmit, to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel. TALKING AND LISTENING Your radio has 8 channels and 40 interference eliminator codes. If you are in a group and you wish to talk to each other, all radios must be set to the same channel and code. Codes 39 and 40 are unique private codes for Neighbourhood Watch only and allow communications with other Neighbourhood Watch radio users that have the same radio. Your radio is compatible with PMR446 or older NHW radios on channels 1 - 8 and codes 0 - 38, but if you wish to use codes 39 and 40, your radio is only compatible with radios of the same type as your radio. If you experience interference and need to change channel, ensure that you change the channel and code of all radios in your group. · For maximum clarity, hold radio 5 to 7 centimetres from mouth. Monitor Pressing and holding Q allows you to monitor your channel for activity. Interference Eliminator Code Interference eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. [. . . ] Obstructions, and operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication. Hearing other conversation or noise on a Channel Limited talk range Shared channel may be in use, try another. Steel or concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range. [. . . ]